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Through enclosed windows, TRBF can be typing away on himself and on another keyboard connected to a massive machine. A spark of red electrcity flies out as the fan bot furiously slams the keys, literal smoke coming from his monitor before-

*DING*

Pizza! Evil Pizza!

Taking a massive bite, suddenly TRBF is supercharged and in flash it is done, the ultimate project.

Now let's see who the next raid boss is!

With one last click, the computer comes to life. Code begins to flood the screen as it slowly morphs into a face. Then another at a hastened pace. In a flash, hundreds upon hundreds of multiple faces appear before finally morphin into...

A red X...I think I know who it's gonna be! No way no way no way!

And with this little device now better than ever along with all these new toys I've made, I'm really gonna show them the support they deserve!

A manical Eeeeeeeeeeeeee! echoes through the dungeon as TRBF holds a red disk high in the air.

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Raid Boss comes 9/3/23, buying ends 9/4/23

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As the residents leave to find a better place, Vat Man can be seen standing above a lone tower looking down at the destruction, beside him a few mixers and slicers. Putting a hand to his chin, he looks away deep in thought.
Experiment 2592# Green Sea…completed. Results…
a stunning success! The chemical compound easily managed to bind to H20 and duplicate itself, even in motion. And the effects resulted in the breakdown of bonds *CHINK* of steel alloys an-

So lost in his observation, it takes him a few seconds to realize that some small object had hit him in the back of the head. Turning around, his eyes first dart to the object, a pebble, then to the thrower, a teary-eyed child.

Y-you broke my home and now mommy and daddy...I-I…
Vat Man takes a step forward, the boom of his step frightening the boy to the point of him being locked in place. Getting closer and closer to the child, Vat Man gives an unchanged expression, eyes seemingly boring into the poor kid. Now standing right in front of him, the child can only help but whimper.
...Hmm…let me take a look at you.
Leaning down, Vat Man gives a curious glance at the boy, checking his arms and legs.

...Hmm yep, that confirms it. No injuries.

Before the child could react, with one swift motion, Vat Man lifts the child up in the air, causing him to scream for a second before suddenly being spun around.
Ah children. Little troublemakers like you are the hope of our future you know. One day my dear child, I hope you’ll understand what has happened here and be proud that you indirectly were apart of history! Now tell me boy…what job does your parental u-
Vat is interrupted by the boy crying again, failing to hide his tears.
...Hmm…perhaps if we find your creator…no…doctor…no no that’s not right…your… your parents! (Maybe that could find what’s wrong.) What’s your name?

Still sobbing, he manages to get the name Sam out in between tears.
Welp come on then, hold on tight. We’re gonna find your parents!

Suddenly, the child is swung onto his back, holding onto the large glass tube. With little time, Vat Man books it down the stairs, Sam holding on tight. Perhaps it was the funny tube man’s statement or just how bumpy and fun the ride was but bit by bit, a small smile returned to the child’s face, the first one in a long while. It was enough for the boy to not notice as a small coin fell from his pocket. Sliding down a crack, the coin falls down lower and lower before smacking on the floor. Landing on heads, [/i]the massive star on it begins to glow blue.[/i]

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Meanwhile, groups of pirates in hazard suits begin going through the rubble looking for anything of value. As one lifts a pearl necklace from an untouched drawer, strange chattering sounds begin to radiate from his headset. Through nodding and grumbles, the pirate calls to the others before retreating in a haste, a look of grief on one of their faces.

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TRBF is nowhere to be seen amidst the people.

A.Claw Beams into Quick Reload (0AP) into A.Claw Beams finally into GAC Overdrive for Pirate

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Wicked Whirlpool on Provil 2x and one Chemoshock on him after.

Vat Man starts the show by opting to Neutralizing Spray Beta Diablo, Redevil, and against his better judgement (cause I have to fire the third shot somewhere) Worker.
Downing a W-Tank, his chemicals suddenly start to vibrate rapidly. From behind the enemy party, a low rumbling gives way to a massive wave of chemicals, seeping and searing buildings and cars in its wake, an sea of melted meta leaves the battlefield a destructive mess.
The Green Sea was used. All enemy combatants were contaimated.
In an attempt to divert the floodwaters, an Acid Wall is raised to prevent the allied party from being hit.
With his last 4 AP, he downs another W-Tank before hitting 3 Chemoshocks on Beta Diablo (or Provil if somehow defeated).

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As two other Pirates fall, a third one shows up, its two rockets hitting jack squat. Both because of the Brave Strike and a fit of rage, the Pirate attempts to fire two more missiles, both with Frozen and Lock-on at Mevil, gaining an additional +1ATK and SPD.
A third Regineered Concussion Missile hits Bassevil, Freezing him in place!

With his fourth AP, he opts to scream loudly as suddenly he unleashes an Artificial Claw Beam on Redevil. ATK, SPD goes up again!

With a loud click, Pirate uses a free AP to Quick Reload, restoring 30WE.


Admist the chaos of battle PIRATE opts to Loot and Sabotage! Bevalo is unable to concentrate due to his Kamaeaha being disabled!

3 AP remaining, he uses Pirate's Scythe+ on Redevil once and Bevalo(or Provil) twice.

Red bubbles blow from the now corrupted Vat Man's beaker as he finally sets down his clipboard.

Hmm...yes. With this...perhaps this mixture is the groundbreaking chemical I seek. Corruption and Corrosion hand in hand. The effects...let me test it.

With the wave of a crisom red hand, a wall of acid rises. Acid Wall

A bonded pair can easily be broken given enough force. You are no exception Subject Dord.

Facing Redord, he opts to Chemical Splash onto Ensemble. (0AP)

But first a test on an hypothsis of mine.

As his arm morphs into a giant buster cannon, a massive blast of acid collides with Emsemble. Chemoshock

...Now...to record the results...

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Meanwhile, a can of red paint can be seen near TRBF as he, seemingly corrupted, stands in glee.

This...is the best day of my LIFEEEEEE!

Making a scissor like motion, a Fanmade Prop Axe falls on top of Frostbite in an attempt to cleave him, costing him no AP to do so.

At the same time, a loud ding sound is heard as he smirkly holds up a copper bell, transfering every status effect he can get his hands on from his party save for any positive ones [Anti-Omni Clone] and Corrosion, then stacks them. Fanmade "The" Ding

Despite not having the Speed Shoes, TRBF uses a second AP to apply red paint.

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Meanwhile two missiles Reingennered Concussion Missile launch from Space Pirate's modified GAC, striking Mega Devil twice, Freezing with the first blast and after dealing extra damage with the second blast applying Locked-In.

Same time, Sentry Drones are called in!

Seems the Pirates have been busy messing with new tech...

Ruthless kicked in! +1 ATK, SPD

Bubble Up on Proto then Vibrant Outburst. As he does so, he begins taking notes.


Meanwhile TRBF, full from the bag of marshmellows, opts to conjure a makeshift bench and equips...pompoms? A group of mannaquins appear mimicking his moves.
Let's go red trio! Take down the fake heroes! Let's GO!
...Seems TRBF switched themselves out.

An vile laugh echoes from behind Magalor as the source reveals itself, yellow eyes shining in the night and a crude yet sharp blade by its side.
Space Pirate was switched in, wearing Speed Shoes and with some new toys to play with.

TRBF takes the shot like a champ, crossing his fingers and somewhat sad when his wish dosen't come true. Like Ganon, he slowly hovers in the air as a massive ball of light appears.
Take this! :)
And fires it at Magnet Bomber, only for it to bounce off of his magnet and into Proto Devil.
...Sorry
Afterwards, he opts to share snacks with Proto, an eager and happy smile on his monitor as he offers you burnt marshmallows. ...The marshmellows don't seem very soft...are they just rocks?

Meanwhile, Vat Man purchases x11 W-Tanks before downing one.

Proto, Bass Fan Mail 4/5

TRBF uses a W-Tank and was about to use Worker's computer to type the final message before suddenly tripping into Dord's charged attack!
Meanwhile Vat Man raises up a Acid Wall and a stand. Private Business Venture was used!

What sorta Helspawn is this
Glass quickfires arrows, hoping to hit a weakspot near one of it's laser-red eyesockets before suddenly a orange light overtakes his shield and him as a massive ball of flame engulf him. With a mix of a pained scream and a warcry, Shaking Sulfur Spira slams into the mechanical undead.

Vat Man looks at his hands before acting with the energy of a newfound discovery flowing through his wires!

To start, Vat man raises a Acid Wall, then a Bubble Up on Mega Devil, also Corroding himself. Following up is an Acidic Catalyst on himself, granting +4ATK due to the +3 Corrosion. Using his 4th AP to pop open an [W-Tank]{weapon}, Vat then pops a Violent Outburst, Chemicals on the enemy party. If I have 8AP from the quadruple AP combined with 2AP, then I pop open a second Volent Outburst then auto-charge a Depurification Cannon to hit Proto.

Meanwhile, TRBF uses both his AP to begin work on two very passionate very awe-inspiring very...him pieces of work before sending Fan Mail to both Basdev and Previl, opting to put some time into the final piece of Fan Mail for Mevil due to the compliment, likely to be next turn if the stars align for our poor computer boy.

(WE calculated, that's why TRBF is at 2)

Vat Man readies a Spillover and follows up with Wicked Whirlpool on Devil Proto, taking notes in between waves.
With *splash* right compounds *splash* mixture... *splash* instresting result *splash*


After unleashing Fanmade Hell's Vengenace, TRBF conjures a Fanmade Greek Salad (costs 0AP) and attempts to deliver it to Mega Bass via a drone. However, it ends up flying into Vat Man, changing his secondary Element from Nature to Electric, and also changing Depurification Cannon to Electric. Using his last AP, he...opts to open a bag of chips and sits besides Mega Devil.

So...cool...EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
TRBF shakes his head before pulling the bag of chips out.
W-wanna...share a snack?

TRBF used Sharing Snakcs with Da Boss Like a Boss! with Mega Devil.
...The chips seem 3 years old...yet TRBF's presistance compels you to take a bite.

TRBF enters the stage!
--->Pester, Fanmade Hell's Vengenance
Vat Man enters the stage!
--->Chemical Splash on Anti-Proto, Chemoshock on Anti-Proto

Also +Team Baton and +Speed Shoes x2

Skill Slot on Vitalas

W-what?

Radiated Shade leans in closer, stating the next few words slowly as a fact.

Screw that guy.
Seriously. Guy created us so that he could ditch his role and live out his boring fantasies. Guy never checked in ONCE to see how we were doing, just left a big ol stack of papers on the desk, said go nuts, and booked it like a dad going out for milk.

But-

Has the guy answered a single text of ours?

...

Exactly. He isn’t worth remembering or honoring his orders. Especially when he’s working with GammaGhost.

Wraith searches his mind for an comeback, anything. All he can do is look to the side.

And that’s another thing. GammaGhost. All you did to deal with him was to type a few keys in a computer and spread hysteria to your fellow reapers with that whole Reaperspawn stuff. And yet, where are they huh?

There’s not really much I can do, you know that right? The ball is in his court, I just gotta wait for him to pass it onto my end.

Waiting. Waiting waiting waiting, it’s been over a literal year. Things happened out of my-
Vangus works differently. While time passes differently in CZ, you know that for every real day in System Time he’s only growing stronger and only doing god’s know wha- What I’-
And you haven’t told a single person about this, have you? ...


You’re just gonna wait till this whole situation blows up in our faces. And it's gonna be them that has to deal with the aftermath. Fact is you're not fit for that chair. Like I said, I’m all for a little fun, a little…

R.Shade pauses for comedic effect before confetti shoots out his hands.

pizazz but this? This is just plain laziness at work. You’re having the time of your life as the world falls apart around you. Like you ever cared for the world though.

Wraith’s expression quickly flashes from an empty icy stare to pure anger.

For all the power we have, we do nothing with it. If we wanted to we could rope these characters under our wing. But the fact is, we can’t even fully control the actors that the other Reapers think we can, just narrate their actions. And what have we narrated oh pray tell?

The remnants of the System are likely walking into a death trap, Meta Brigand has a developer chair and is doing god knows what with it, Stache is possibly gonna be some harbinger for some Crystal Fiend thingy, Overmarch is abducting citizens, the UKR is just sitting in their bunker and when they do come out we don’t know if it will be as a friend or foe, the train being driven to them could very well contain the start of a new Grey Matter Pandemic, and that’s just SOME of the stuff WE are supposed to be taking care of.

That’s enough.

Innocent lives are being lost every day, everything we love, everything we and others have built, it's all gonna come crashing down! And it's going to be our fault!

I SAID THAT'S ENOU-

ALL WE’RE DOING IS WATCHING THIS WORLD OF OURS
BURNNNNNNN!!!!!!

Oh crud that guy.

So…um…how are we gonna do this? Hmm…would you be interested in a dance battle?
Pass.
Aw come on. If you were like me you’d-
I’m all for a little fun don’t get me wrong.
Wraith produces a pair of shades
Then what’s the problem my cool du-
The problem is that you just sit around and do NOTHING!

Wraith’s smile goes away as he stands in silence, shades disappearing. A crack in the armor shows itself .
That’s all we do. Just sit and game and waste time. We’re laughing stocks, our characters and ourselves are seen as weak. We give off the impression that a single Redbomber or Beta Shadow character could easily take on our entire roster for crying out loud!
I’m not the biggest fan of powercree-
Come on. We could’ve decked that italian devil square in the face if we wanted. You wanted to badly. I know you did.
So why are you holding back?

…

A sense of uneasiness fills the air as Wraith just stares at his shadowy counterpart.

It’s because you just sit by and just let things work themselves out right? Just hold onto hope that everything’s gonna fix itself.

They do. They always do. Because we fixed it! We didn’t rush things, we just let things fall right into place.

You think all the people during the Red Scare or the Grey Matter Pandemic would agree? You think all those tears, all the pain, you think to them it was worth just having their protectors just let everything fall into place?

Radiated Shade’s fists clench as Wraith’s just fall to the side.

Just because it’s people you don’t know doesn't mean it’s okay to let them die. Life and happiness is sacred right? That's something that you can’t just rely on hope to secure alone! Action is required. That’s why we went and fixed back up Zalgo’s realm. Its people, questionable as they are, would be in ruin and miserable with no chance for redemption for any of them if it wasen't for us. And you know who cared? Only us. You can’t trust anyone to care for the little guy. WE ARE ALL THEY HAVE. And you instead rely on others to do the heali-

I-I have faith -
No. You’re just too lazy to actu-
They have their plots, their stories to attend to. If you’ve really seen what I’ve se-
All I see is a reaper too scared or even more alarming, too uncaring to actually want to help.
A deep sigh exhales from Wraith as he slowly stops tensing up, realizing that he's visably trembling the whole time. Despite this, Shade is still on the offense.
You don’t have to be everywhere at once, but that’s what the bloody chair is for! You could easily start churning out heroes to solve the world’s problems, but no. You just opera-

Kinda hard to when I’m having to keep watch on GammaGhost’s and GammaGuardian's characters and scri-

Screw GammaGuardian.

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A thick cloud hovers above the active volcano, lava bubbling like soup. Standing on the edge a blackened figure raises a hand and in an instant a loud rumbling sound results in the volcano to explode in a fiery rage.

Excellent work…do you feel the presence of that dark mirror? Are you not curious about the damage we could do with our supposed demons given form?
A loud smoke-clearing howl answers that. And so, looking up at the moon in the ashen sky, Burning Desire stares intently as the mirror slowly cuts through the smoke into his visio-

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Nope
Radiated Wraith backhands the mirror away before Burning Desire could look at it, sending it flipping around in orbit.

One pyromaniac is more than enoug-

On instinct, RW crosses his arms together as a searing uppercut slams into him, the defense measure not being enough as he's sent rocketing upwards. Looking back down, a left hook is enough to send Wraith twirling, his vision trying to catch up with his body.

Crystals quickly overtake his body as Wraith readjusts himself and sends a sideways backhand into the air, slapping a raging Burning Desire and leaving a few crystals lodged in his face. The shards quickly evaporate as fists of cold steel and hard flame rapidly collide, the heat and cold forming a warm mist around the two.

You know…I got no quarrels with you honestly for what you do. You know that right?

BURN!

You’re just doing your part in the world, a force of nature, even if it’s an ugly one and even if I don't agree with it. Like the grim reaper basically.

BURNNNN!

But this? This has been a long time coming. It’s one thing to do your job, but there is such a thing as taking it too far!

Jumping back, all of the crystals around Wraith’s body shoot out like needles, pinning to his legs. Although Desire is in the air, it is enough to slow him enough as Wraith makes a square with his fingers.

Gotcha.

Squinting, he gets Desire in frame before a massive block of energy expels from his palms, completing the Collimator Strike. Desire's soot-covered claws are just shy of tearing at Wraith before the attack slams into him, sending him careening down into the rocky ground below, screaming and howling the whole way.

…That should be…just enough for me get awa-

Don’t wanna finish the job huh? Why am I not surprised...

Huh? Wha-

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Ah crud.

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A group of various machines and creatures sit at a long oval table chatting amongst themselves. A look of impatience is plastered on most of their faces. The opening of a door slowly quiets the crowd.

R&D Meeting 137 will now commence.

Smile DS:Glad you all could make it on such short notice

DScientist 02Just had a meeting yesterday, what’s going on.

Smile DS: Gonna get to that. We’re skipping the reports on the current offering status for the Pit and our recent dealings with Biostar to assist in a raid and just gonna focus on a recent interesting piece of news from one of our local spies.

With a click, a large building is shown on an old slideshow.

Smile DS: Scale Assemblies, a company known to make numerous inventions, including combat-related devices, has recently been comprised by an unknown figure.

*CLICK*

We’ve had our eye on a certain prototype and, simply put, with no countermeasures for teleportation combined with being able to just brute force ourselves into the room…well, everything in that room, including that prototype backpack...all easy pickings.

This sounds like a mission for that one stealth squad. Why do we need to know this?

*CLICK*

Upon the next picture, it shows two burly robots posing in front of a large metal box. Smile dosen't seem impressed.

Cause we already have the device, in a facility in that respective universe.
What I want you to do is to get to work on this device to convert it from human use to the configuration mentioned in the papers I gave you

Ah I see. ...Something I noticed was that its overall features were left out. Overall what all does it do?

Smile DS: This device does all sorts of thigns. It provides solar power to the user, amplifies the power of the user, detects threats, and other fancy gadgets. It can be fitted onto the user as a backpack. It’s specifically that first element that I want you all to work on. That’s why I’m putting Skasukapon in charge. So tell me, how much do you think you can get it done in a day?

Chase's Mind
Tsk tsk tsk. How could you let her get caught that easily? It's like you don't even care ;)